SKINFOOD Rice Mask Wash Off for dry skin
Rice Extract
Glycerin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Propylene GlycolAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate benefits for your dry skin, as rice bran water and sodium hyaluronate provide hydration and improve skin texture, though polyglutamic acid offers only supportive hydration for your flaky skin.
- Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate are highly suitable for dry skin, enhancing humectant action and hydration.
- The product is safe for your dry skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine, starting 3 times a week before working up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but always before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently spread a thin layer of the creamy mask evenly over your face, avoiding any harsh rubbing .
- For the best hydration, apply the creamy mask on slightly damp skin to help lock in moisture .
- Be sure to avoid the sensitive eye area, and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 16.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry, sensitive, and dull skin frequently praise this mask for its ability to gently exfoliate without irritation, leaving the complexion noticeably softer and brighter. While most report a "mochi-like" hydrated glow and improved texture, a minority of users find the physical rice particles difficult to rinse off or the floral fragrance too strong for their preference.
Highlights
Softens skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels like baby butt”
- “face was so smooth”
- “softest my skin has ever been”
- “texture is so bouncy”
Brightens complexion Often Mentioned
- “gives an incredible glow”
- “skin looks clearer and luminous”
- “brightens dull skin”
- “helps with hyperpigmentation”
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “mildly exfoliating”
- “not a harsh scrub”
- “particles were quite soft”
- “didn't over-exfoliate my sensitive skin”
Hydrating and moisturizing Sometimes Noted
- “leaves skin hydrated”
- “doesn't dry out skin”
- “creamy base moisturizes nicely”
- “skin feels plump”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells very mild and calming”
- “nice soapy scent”
- “smells like sweet rice”
- “lovely floral fragrance”
Difficult to rinse Sometimes Noted
- “rice chunks are hard to get off”
- “takes a while to wash off”
- “residue left behind”
- “messy to remove”
Ineffective for some Rarely Noted
- “didn't do anything”
- “no noticeable difference”
- “just a basic moisturizer”
- “saw no brightening”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “no spatula included”
- “tub is unhygienic”
- “wish it had a scoop”
- “messy jar”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “stung my face”
- “redness after scrubbing”
- “itchy reaction”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “perfume smell is too strong”
- “scent gave me a headache”
- “too fragranced for sensitive noses”
- “smells like cheap floral perfume”
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Questions and answers
How well does SKINFOOD Rice Mask work for dry skin?
This mask works reasonably well for dry skin, offering moderate hydration and improved texture through ingredients like rice bran water and sodium hyaluronate. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but dry skin of this type needs products with a high concentration of effective hydrating ingredients, advanced moisture-retaining technology, and barrier-repairing components to provide excellent moisture and soothing properties.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for dry skin?
Rice bran water, glycerin, and sodium hyaluronate make this mask a good fit for dry skin by providing hydration and improving texture. To work best for this skin type, a nourishing mask needs effective hydrating ingredients, barrier-repairing components, and soothing properties that lock in moisture.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
What does Rice Extract do for dry skin?
Rice extract helps keep dry skin hydrated and smooth while making it feel softer. It brings moisture back to the surface and supports overall skin barrier comfort.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
What does Glycerin do for dry skin?
Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This nourishing mask goes into your weekly evening routine, right after cleansing and before your treatment and moisturizer. To get the best results for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to deeply hydrate and smooth flaky skin.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine alongside retinol treatments, applying the mask after cleansing and before your treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation for your dry skin, but dry skin often needs richer barrier-repairing ingredients and heavier moisturizers to fully lock in hydration.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this nourishing mask once a week in your weekly evening routine after cleansing and before your treatment and moisturizer. It is unlikely to irritate dry skin, but this skin type often needs products rich in richer oils and butters for deeper hydration and barrier repair.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as it is safe with no harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation. Dry skin products of this type also need rich oils and butters to deeply nourish dry patches and lock in lasting moisture.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Poly-gamma-glutamic acid derived from a novel Bacillus subtilis strain dose-dependently increased skin barrier markers, hyaluronic acid synthesis, and aquaporin 3 expression in keratinocytes, and elevated filaggrin, involucrin, CD44, and aquaporin 3 expression in a reconstructed skin model compared to the control.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Daily application of a cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice extract in 20 human volunteers for 28 days resulted in a significant decrease in melanin index and skin roughness by -14.05% and -9.95%, and increases in skin hydration and elastic recovery by +48.73% and +35.98% compared to initial values.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020The iontophoretic delivery of hyaluronic acid nanogel-loaded Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate significantly reduced advanced glycation end products and mitigated skin stiffening in an ex vivo skin tissue glycation model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025Red rice extract suppressed UVB-induced inflammation and skin aging in human skin fibroblasts by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway, leading to decreased NF-kappa B and AP-1 activation, reduced ECM degradation, and increased ECM synthesis compared to UVB-irradiated controls.
Natural Product Communications, 2016Aspergillus oryzae-fermented broken rice and brewers' rice water extracts inhibit photoaging in UV-irradiated human fibroblasts and co-cultured keratinocytes by downregulating MMP-1, inhibiting elastase, enhancing collagen formation, upregulating elastin gene expression, and lowering pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Cellular and Molecular Biology, 2023The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Treatment with a combination of propylene glycol, ethanol, water, and shampoo was found effective, easy to use, and cosmetically attractive with no observed side effects in patients with dandruff.
Cutis, 1988A moisturizer containing glycerol and propylene glycol reduced transepidermal water loss, decreased epidermal thickness, increased stratum corneum thickness, and reduced dermal inflammatory infiltrate compared to untreated disrupted skin in six healthy beagle dogs.
Veterinary Dermatology, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Rice Bran Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Jojoba Esters, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Algin, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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